US would vote against global loans for foreign shrimp industries
Passed one chamberH.R. 2071Latest action
Sponsor: Troy E. Nehls · Representative · TX
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Official title: Save Our Shrimpers Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The bill directs U.S. officials to oppose international loans that help other countries farm or export shrimp.
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What does this do?
This bill requires U.S. Executive Directors at international financial institutions, like the World Bank, to vote against loans or financial support for shrimp farming, processing, or export projects abroad. The Treasury Secretary can waive this rule for a specific project by notifying Congress it serves the national interest. The requirement ends automatically after seven years unless renewed.
Who does it affect?
American shrimp fishers and farmers who compete with imported shrimp are the main intended beneficiaries of this policy. Developing countries seeking financial help for shrimp industries, and U.S. relationships with international financial institutions, would also be affected.
Why does it matter?
The policy could reduce funding available to foreign shrimp industries that compete with U.S. producers, while also creating friction with developing nations and international institutions that fund such projects.
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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of May 13, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 11, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · May 13, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 156
As recorded
- Question
- On Motion to and Pass, as Amended
- Result:
- Passed
- 391
- Nay
- 18
- 1
- 19
Republicans 205 yes, 11 not voting · Democrats 186 yes, 17 no, 1 present, 8 not voting · Independent 1 no
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